Fantasy
In 2023 in a universe where there are 4 realms BRILHO,ESCURA,CRISTAL and TERRA a rare feat happened a 13-year-old Brilloniann boy still didn\'t know how to use powers. You will get the adventures of Nikko Sasaki and many other heroes
ActionFantasy
Her village was destroyed when she took some vegetables and fruits at the mountain, everything's gone, leaving nothing but her best friend and her stepsister. Her Mother's dead body lay down on the floor, made those big of her eyes wide open from shocks. Zahrein's goals are twofold, bringing back her Father and destroying her sister's family!
FantasyJosei
1. Shirayukihime 2. Cortigiana: Renaissance no Koukyuu Shoufu 3. Nightingale to Bara 4. Kitakaze to Taiyou 5. Seijo Margareta 6. Akai Kutsu 7. Figaro no Kekkon
FantasyRomanceJosei
1. Nemureru Mori no Bijo 2. Cinderella 3. Hakuchou no Mizuumi 4. Turandot 5. Doujouji 6. Oooku Ouran
SchoolShounen AiSlice of Life
Due to a fight that broke out on school grounds, Miyano, a fudanshi with a complex about his feminine face, catches the eye of a delinquent upperclassman named Sasaki. To Miyano's surprise, Sasaki shows an interest in Miyano's BL manga, and the two start a friendship.
Adventure
A wolf cub goes on a journey to find companions.
ComedyFantasy
When Tachibana Rinka, Hasebe Kokoa and Makita Maki are hit by a truck, they're transported to an unknown location. After fooling around, they eventually figure out that they're in another world. With their phones still connected to Twitter, now they must try and live in this fantasy world. (Source: MU)
RomanceShoujo
Ringo is very fond of Shinobu who is called a prince of school. However, Yuki, who is called a male companion of school, presses her to sleep with him. Which of the two does Ringo really like? How will this love triangle of Shinobu, Yuki, and Ringo develop? (Source: MU)
FantasySchoolShounen
Yaoi
This volume includes short stories of three couples.
ComedySchoolShounen
DramaShounen
To Sasaki, his teacher Kawaguchi is God. She taught him not to be ashamed of his own dreams and made him feel fully capable to forge forward and make them come true, no matter how low the odds. Yet one day, trouble from Kawaguchi's past follows her into the classroom. With his god in danger of total humiliation, Sasaki sets out to protect his teacher using her very own teachings: to strive for the impossible. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
ComedyShoujo
A fun guide that teaches the basics of the art of manga by one of the most well-known mangaka in the business! Follow Eri on her journey to "become a pro and inspire people with dreams!"
AdventureComedyHistorical
Tezuka teaches about biology in short installments.
Manga Science was serialized in a science magazine for elementary school students. From the cutting edge to the more familiar science, unique characters make it all easy to understand. This popular science manga can be enjoyed by all regardless of age. (Source: JManga)
MysteryRomanceShounen
Graduating at the top of her class, elite detective candidate Jun Shibata is transferred to the section that handles cases deemed "unsolvable" by the department. Her partner, though a well-respected and experienced detective, has grown complacent after unsuccessfully pursuing these cases that many consider an exercise in futility. With her upper class breeding, her colleagues don't expect much from her either, but she suprises them all with her motivation and astounding powers of deduction. (Source: Asian Wiki)
Drama
The story revolves around Kaname, a first-year university student, his girlfriend Itsumi, and other members of their university's 'East Asia Investigation Committee,' as well as their resident Korean friend, Kouichi. Kaname initially believes the story of Japanese oppression of colonized Korea as taught at school and is critical of his grandfather who once worked for the colonial government in Korea. Kaname's belief, however, is subsequently challenged by his grandfather's last words before his death that 'Japan contributed to the development of Korea.' Confused, Kaname decides to join the history group on entering the university and begins his quest for the 'truth' about Korea and Japan-Korea relations. Throughout the comic, he and Itsumi accumulate knowledge on Korea and Japan-Korea relations from the Internet, books, and senior members of the history group. In each chapter they debate opponents such as Kouichi, other history study groups, citizen activists, and South Korean students over issues such as the Japanese colonization of Korea, the status of Korean residents in Japan, and who should accept responsibility for the war. Invariably they win every debate.
ComedySeinen
An autobiography of the duo Fujio Fujiko, creators of Paman and Doraemon. How they become friends and developed love for manga—but their passion lead them into different ways in the end. (Source: MU)
Seinen
In a desolate future, a girl is living her life day by day. Doing whatever it takes to survive. Her life is completely changed after meeting an old woman, and stealing her most precious shoujo manga.
ComedySupernaturalSeinen
AdventureComedyFantasy
In the distant future, mankind has advanced into an age of technological supremacy, where magic is a lost art only mentioned in fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Living in such a world is Light Inverse, a youth who dreams of sorcery…. but suddenly, his home is attacked by mazoku! With modern weaponry proven to be ineffective against the monsters, all hope seems to be lost…. Until Lina Inverse and Gourry Gabriev are suddenly transported to the future from a mysterious shrine in their time. Can Lina bring magic back to this land…!?
"When I see you the one I love, my chest becomes painful. However, I still want to be--" Shuuya who works as a secretary for the student council, likes council president Misaki. But his girlfriend is Shuuya's bestfriend that's what Shinji thought. One day, Misaki confessed to Shinji but was caught by Shuuya.
ComedyFantasyPsychological
1. Tengoku de Miru Yume (A Dream in Heaven) 2. Henri to Anne no Ballad (The Ballad of Henri and Anne) 3. Seventeen 4. Umibe no Machi (Seaside Town) 5. Machi no Uma (The Town Horse) 6. Bouya, Kawaii Bouya (Little Boy, Cute Little Boy) 7. Vietnam Touron (The Vietnam Debate) 8. Kanashii Max (Sad Max) 9. Kyodai na Zou II 10. Summer Course 11. Soda Fountain 12. Minato no Marie (Harbour Marie) 13. Bunruigaku Nyuumon 14. Chee-Chee Hat 15. Keikigeki: Sabaku no Medama (A Light Comedy: Eyeball of the Desert) 16. Pickles-gai Ibun (Strange Tales of Pickles Street) 17. Ding Dong Circus 18. Bad Moon (The Bad Moon) 19. Fukurou to Koneko-chan 20. Tawagoto-shi-tachi Kotenteki Abekobe Lock 21. 6-gatsu no Inseki 22-23. J.J. Picard Shi no Hanashi no Tsuzuki 24. Boku no Debuinko-chan 25. Scat Taisa no Kiroku 26. Shoukasen Otoko 27. Tabi no Tenshi 28. Dokusho no Tashinami 29. Dr. Aesop 30. Doutoku Manga 31. Muteki no Zokubutsu 32. Sorezore no Asa 33. Suna ni Kieta Tamida 34. No Kid No Cry 35. Make a Fake 36. Hijou no Okite 37. Half Crazy
Comedy
FantasyRomanceYaoi
Fantasy series of short stories that involves animals: Pet Doctor Atsushi Kirishima meets a cat-guy with tail, cat-ear and injured eye when he is searching for his runaway patient animal. Atsushi can not leave the cat-guy and takes the guy to his animal hospital with him. Hattori, an apprentice of Atsushi's father, Kenzou finds a dog in the mountains and brings it back in a car. On the way home the dog changes into a girl.. (from B-U)
HistoricalRomanceShounen
I want to paint it red. Gengenji. A beautifully portrayed story about how emotion can truly warp one's true desires, and the lengths that they're willing to take to control them. (Source: Village Idiot)
DramaSlice of LifeSeinen
When a little boy accidentally causes a baby serow to fall to its death, he'll do anything to hide it...
HorrorRomanceShoujo
"This story is about my first but also my last love story." Lilith can't remember clearly her past. But she can still remember that one day her brother told her that he will "definitely take her back..." Will he keep his promise? (Source: Sound of Jewels)
RomanceYuri
New manga editor Haruka has just been assigned to her favorite manga artist ever, Kuroi Ritsu. Kuroi-sensei's manga, "With You" motivated her to turn her life around. When she finally meets shut-in, mopey, entirely unfashionable Kuroi-sensei, Haruka is in for a bit of a shock. (Source: Okazu)
DramaRomanceSchool
18-year-old Manami Katagiri has faced hardships his whole life because he had to drop out of middle school and begin working in a factory to take care of his little sister. For reasons he's re-enrolled in high school to better his life but on his first day he encounters a "princess" who he claims has never had to work a day in her life. Is it love at first sight? or perhaps a rivalry? (Source: MU)
ActionFantasyShounen
The Netherworld, a world spoiled by spite, cruelty, blood-soaked taboos, and boundless riffraff. They say that dark dwellers run rampant, causing horrifying disasters in these lands. In the center of this Netherworld lies a school that endlessly continues to expand its grounds -- Nether Institute, Evil Academy. With the Overlord as dean and greater demons for teachers, demon students who follow their baser instincts are labeled as honor students at this school of torment. Mao, the Overlord's son, in order to defeat his father, decided to have the power of a hero. Involving the delinquent Raspberry and her sidekicks together with the 'hero' Almaz, another chaos started in the darkness of the Netherworld! (Source: MU)
ActionComedyShounen
In Teirin High School, you are either part of a gang or an elite sports player. Sousuke Youki, called "the predator," is an undefeated master at fighting. One morning, as he finishes up a fight, Kazumi, a prodigy amateur golf player, took a look at Sousuke, ignored him, and walked right by. Infuriated, Sousuke sets out to get revenge on Kazumi for dissing him but Sousuke's revenge takes a detour as he gets himself involved in playing golf by the thuggish golf coach. Will this delinquent break legends and become "The King of Golf?" (Source: MU)
Collection of short stories: Kimi wo Dare nimo Watasanai Setsuna no Koi Amai Jigoku - Setsuna Jikan (Sweet Hell) Piece
SupernaturalSeinen
Tamami-san is a bakeneko, an immortal cat-human, seeking revenge on all the descendants, to the seventh generation, of the man who scarred her for life. But to hunt down those descendants, she needs money. For money, she needs a job. Days in the office, nights out hunting. No wonder she can't stay awake! (Source: MU)
AdventureFantasyShoujo
December 20th, 198X. Mysteriously, people across the globe witness the same dark dream. Soon after, the number of humans unable to wake from their sleep begins to increase steadily. There are reports of life-like "R-dreams" that are experienced collectively and haunted with "Zel" - nightmare creatures. Hokuto, a struggling art student, is doubtful of R-dreams until he falls into one. There, he meets new friends, battles with the Zel, and tries to understand the nature of this dangerous phenomenon. (Source: Manga Updates)
DramaYaoi
A young Chinese boy, Lee-Ren is purchased from his poverty stricken mother by a Japanese official for sexual purposes in 1910. Thus begins the 'owned' life of Lee-Ren in his master's household, where he is alternately sold out and used within. Jin, the naive young son of the master, grows up with Lee-Ren. This is the story of their tumultuous relationship. (Source: MU)
This volume includes short stories of two couples.
DramaRomanceSci-Fi
When Aizawa Arisu was in high school, her young father was in the hospital for treatment of a fatal disease. Although he was always smiling in front of his daughter, Arisu knew that he was worried about leaving her all alone in this world. To try to reassure him, Arisu asked his 26 year-old doctor, Ichinose Tatsuya, to pretend to be in a relationship with her. Suddenly, however, her father took a turn for the worse... Just when Arisu thought she couldn't take any more bad news, Dr. Tatsuya informed her of something else that proved to change her life forever.
RomanceJosei
Yvain has been working as a maid in the Sandell household since she was 15. One day she accompanies her employers on a luxury cruise ship. Who would have thought the ship would sink! Yvain is swept away by the strong currents of the sea... When she awakens, she finds herself on the Island of Lions, where the mysterious yet alluring marquess, Juan, lives... (Source: MU)
ComedyDramaSlice of Life
Meet Yukimaru Hanako, 22 years old and a fresh young reporter from Hokkaido. She's just been hired by a local television station to do field reporting, and we are here to watch the launching of her career!
ActionDramaPolice
A man throws away his past and lives his life separated from others. However, everything changes when he is thrown into a battle to protect a young girl from a criminal organization. (Source: MU)
MysterySeinen
Included one-shot Volume 1: Call
SupernaturalJosei
ActionAdventureHistorical
Young orphan princess Hanzou Hattori has led a peaceful life in the village that has sheltered her since she was a girl... but a stronger force is calling her! With her faithful bird-friend Jubeh (and a few bumbling “helpers”), Hanzou must transform from a shy girl into a powerful ninja warrior who holds a secret key deep within her to peace and happiness in the land. Will Hanzou keep her promise and use the power to protect the ones she loves most? (Source: DMP)
Mii is an innocent girl, and she thinks that the act of sex should be romantic, tender, and beautiful. One day, however, her boyfriend Renji adopted a provocative attitude, and kissed her. The moment Mii experienced that kiss, it gave her a pleasant shock. (Source: Shoujo Manga Maniac)
Shoujo
Collection of short stories: • Moe Max • Moe Power • Koihime no Yuigon • Joshi no Himitsu
ActionDramaSci-Fi
Nayuta is a normal school girl, until she meets a young boy named Kiro trying to help his sick mother. Nayuta takes them to the hospital, but there Kiro's mother vanishes without explanation and Kiro runs away. Later that night Kiro shows up at Nayuta's house and shows her his psychic powers, enabled by a mysterious tiara he wears. (Source: ANN) Included one-shots: Volume 1: Kim no Yuurei Volume 2: Kyouryuu no Ehon Volume 3: Sepiairo shita Mikazukigata no...
ComedyShounenSupernatural
Rui Hanaka is a herpetologist who loves reptiles, and is always studying them. But one day, when his beloved leopard gecko Nancy molted, she became super cute...?! (Source: Shueisha, translated)
If you stare at the moon too long, it will consume you. In this haunting collection of stories, emotions sparkle bright and warm, but they also sink into cold darkness as love and hate twist together to become one. When life slips out of control, and there's a whisper in your ear telling you to give in and blame it all on the moon, what will you do? Will you comfort or crush? Maybe, just maybe, you'll do both. On a moonlit night, not a single man in MOON CENTAUR will remain the same. (Source: DMG)
ComedySchoolShoujo
Doubutsu no Oishasan is a comedy manga describing a life in a veterinary college. Masaki Nishine, the main character, entered Hokkaido University and chose the animal doctor course without thinking too much. He met eccentric professors and graduate students there and was involved in troubles they made.
ComedyRomanceSchool
I'm Narajaki Iori who is famous as a crybaby. I'm 17. This is the first time I fall in love and I'm being stuck with it. When I look at my beloved Yusuke, sometimes I daydream(?!) cry and smile. Iori is too busy for love. Lovey-dovey but in this love which is full of unpredictable things, you have risked your life, Iori! (Source: Night Constellations)
ComedySlice of LifeSeinen
Iga is working in a restaurant watching Couch and out with Kurosu case triggered a temporary casual day. Kurosu employees are looking for a restaurant to open new Furenchi, Iga Kurosu decide to work in shops are attracted to the image of the ideal restaurant for Kurosu said. The next day, but visit the store at 24 Iga set time, the place was written on the map as far as the cemetery. Barely find a building far beyond the field of peonies, there were six employees who were hired as Kurosu and Iga. The worst location, four days before the opening. Furenchi service team with no experience, and the presence of Kurosu, but also many challenges, "Dicey Rowan" is open. (Source: Wiki)
A strange dog humanoid character travels through the streets of Tokyo riding a giant doberman, spreading chaos and death all around... His mission is to eliminate the human parasites! But is this his real aim?
ActionAdventureDrama
Zan Ruu lived a carefree lifestyle with his military father and brother. However, one day a mysterious airship attacked the capital, and danger approached Princess Emma. Zan hurried to rescue Princess Emma and the thing that appeared before him is......!? To rescue Princess Emma, to seek the truth, the young man started his journey. A fantasy story revealed!!! (Source: MU)
DramaRomanceShoujo
When they were 12 years old, Runa and Ren were very much in love, but Runa’s mother was against it – they were far too young. Ren did the unthinkable, tried to have the two of them commit suicide together rather than be apart. The suicide was a failure but both kids were hospitalized with serious injuries. It didn’t break them apart but eventually Runa’s parents were able to separate them. Several years pass and Runa has moved on with a new boyfriend named Shou when Ren suddenly shows up attending the same high school, very sexy and still in love with her, and suddenly her life is very complicated…
I want to be a girl that shines brightly when I fall in love. That's when Kou-senpai appeared in my life. They call him "the world's worst guy ever" because he made so many women cry. Even so, he is the only one who fills my eyes. Hey... is this what they call love? (Source: Midnight Scans)
Hoshina Manami is the energetic ace of the Kitagawa Jr. High School Volleyball Team. Although strong-willed and lacking finesse, her play style is dynamic and attention-grabbing. Can she lead her inexperienced team to the national championship against several rival teams while dealing with possible issues of love along the way? A tale of youth and dreams as told by the classic shoujo manga-ka Sasaki Junko.
AdventureComedyDrama
An adaptes tales of Abbasid Caliph of the Islamic empires, Hārūn al-Rashīd, Ja'far bin Yahya Barmaki and Hārūn's sister, princess Abbasa.
RomanceSchoolShoujo
Ami and Kaito—stepbrother and sister for 13 years, about which, however, do not guess by others. Since they have a common name, they go to school and live together. Then one day Amy realizes that begins to feel for Kaito is not sisterly feelings...
The beginning of a love story set in a school for eccentric artists. A college student majoring in science starts working part-time as a lecturer at an art-prep school. Immediately, he catches the eye of the rough and wild sculpture teacher?! (Source: Dangerous Pleasure)
HistoricalSamuraiYaoi
When a man is found lying unconcious beside a river he is carried back to a house. There they call for the doctor (Azuma) to come and take a look at his wounds. Azuma himself has problems with touching other people. Why can't he allow some people to touch him at all? The man ends up being one from Azuma's past. He is now a wanted criminal. Can Azuma prevent him from going to prison? (from B-U)
SchoolYaoi
A guy is always getting dumped by girls who confessed to him. His best friend tries to help him find the reason.
Hirose Arisu's dream is to be a mangaka! But is it as simple as it seems? Will she be able to rise to being a great mangaka like her classmate Usami? Or will she continue to be a failure...?
Shoujo AiSeinen
Asuka, who debuted as a manga artist at the age of 13 but has not had work since then and is now 19. Fresh off from graduating high school, she gets inspired by the works of Sachi, and decides to quit her job in order to become a manga artist again. Since girl's love and boy's love are currently popular genres, she decides to go out with a former co-worker, Morishita who is in love with her, in order to gain experience. Later, she finds out that Morishita is actually Sachi. Included one-shots: Volume 7: Pii-chan Volume 8: Shoujo A
DramaHistorical
Manga version of the greatest Ancient Greek myths.
Horror
Taken from kotonoha: In the song "Too Much Blood," Mick Jagger asked, "Do you remember Japanese student kill and ate his girlfriend in Paris?" That world-wide-known cannibal is Kazumasa Sagawa. He was eventually released by French authorities because he was diagnosed with a mental disorder. He was sent to Japan, but Japanese psychologists couldn't find anything wrong with his mental condition, so he went free! In his own comic, written and drawn by himself, Sagawa details the murder and the banquet just like a gourmet guide. "The flesh of her butt is incredibly soft and juicy like genuine filet." Does it make you feel rush into a rest room or Sizzler? Warning: This manga contains very disturbing scenes such as cannibalism, mutilation, desmembering, etc. (In short: Guro) READ AT CAUTION!
Shounen
Shoujo AiJosei
1. Rouman Hikou ni Nottotte 2. Kare no Sumu Illuda 3. Rittai Kousa no Eki (Overpass Junction) 4. Ao to Shiro no Ream 5. Mokuyoubi no Savarin 6. Yoru wo Kasaneru 7. Aru Kyuujitsu
Crossover of sorts of Azumanga Daioh and Ichigo Mashimaro
Sports
An anthology collection with manga & illustrations from Japanese and international artists for the FIFA World Cup 2002.
Historical
Four young Japanese men immigrate to San Francisco at the start of the 20th century. There they adopt American names and set out to learn western ways and seek their fortunes. Henry (the author’s alter ego) enrolls in art school to learn the western style of painting, Charlie studies American democracy, Fred plans to become a successful farmer, and Frank wants to be a prosperous merchant. Along the way they experience first hand the events affecting Northern California and the United States at that time; the 1906 earthquake, the World’s Fair, and World War I. (Source: MU)
ComedyDramaRomance
Compilation book of winning works of the "2013 Silent Manga Audition" first round ("Love Letter" theme). See more info for details.
"Possessions should act like possessions, and give up gracefully." Private Secretary to a high powered businessman, Itsuki is surprised to hear that his employer has named the temperamental, sculptor Hitachi as the successor to his business. But does that include Itsuki himself? Hitachi seems to think so! Luckily, Itsuki has carried a torch for Hitachi for sometime now. So while Hitachi treats him as a doll with no free will, who exactly is the prisoner in the situation, is still up for debate... (Source: DMP)
ActionAdventureFantasy
The psychologist Ryou and his cheerful nurse Asuna explain many aspects of mental illness to the reader. They cover topics such as the validity, prevalence, and origins of mental disorders, in addition to addressing specific disorders. The information is imparted in a cheerful and comic manner, with various jokes, puns, and pop culture references. (Source: MangaHelpers)
RomanceSchool
Sci-Fi
Contains original stories set in the Star Wars universe featuring characters from the six films. This work shows you many different sides of the familiar franchise, featuring everything from comedy to tragedy to despair to redemption. (Source: Waterstones) The following stories are in Star Wars Black; * Perfect Evil Part 1 by Hiromoto-SIN-Ichi * Tantive IV by Formalin * Evil Eyes by Nao * Dear Anakin by Furi Furi Company Also contains three illustrations by Kia Asamiya, Yuji Kaida, and Tsutomu Takahashi.
ComedyShounenSlice of Life
Saitou, an editor at Weekly Shounen Jump is tired of his work, tired of being forced to work like a slave while receiving a small salary. He decides to be a Mangaka and dreams of getting rich quick. Then he looks for Murata Yuusuke, Mangaka of Eyeshield 21, and threatens him and gets him to teach him how to draw manga. Murata starts with the description of the basic tools, tips on how to draw a face, body, girl, etc. They also receive special guests as lecturers, like Kawashita Mizuki (Ichigo 100%), Matsui Yuusei (Nougami Neuro), Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi (Toriko) and Togashi Yoshihiro (Hunter X Hunter).
1. And I Love Her 2. Dead and Fail to Die 3. Yuki Youkai Ningen Organogel 4. Fight of the Living Dead 5. Shitai to Kurasu na Kodomotachi 6. Zombie 7. Shounen Zombie 8. Shiryou no Mori (Source: MU)
ComedyRomance
ComedySlice of Life
Tells the story of eight Japanese men, aged 30 to 50, who have never had sex.
DramaShoujoShoujo Ai
Aya and Hiromi are students at the same nursing school. Aya has known from a young age that she is a lesbian, and when she falls for Hiromi, the two of them end up becoming a couple. Thanks to Aya's influence, Hiromi begins to come out of her shell and stand up to her strict, controlling parents. However, her newfound rebellious streak could spell disaster for their relationship... (Source: lililicious)
On the island of Okinawa, Sorami Karigaya is a high school girl who lost her father many years ago, and her mother just passed away. Two months after her mother's death, an attorney from Hokkaido arrives at her residence, claiming on behalf of her maternal grandfather with inheritance issues, who had been claimed long dead by Sorami's mother. The attorney explains it as a lie because for some reason she hated her father so much that she didn't even reveal his existence to Sorami. After arriving Hokkaido, the attorney tells Sorami an additional condition: her grandfather can only be reached by an express train named Genya, a type of transportation her mother prohibited her from taking.
AdventureFantasyHistorical
1. Mou Shoujo Manga nante 2. Heroine Blue 3. Michikusa Shounen Shoujo 4. Usotsuki House 5. Time Machine wa Uso wo Tsuku (Lying Time Machine)
Based on the popular American comic book series, it was created as an attempt of Marvel Comics to break into the manga industry.
ActionSci-Fi
Contains original stories set in the Star Wars universe featuring characters from the six films. This work shows you many different sides of the familiar franchise, featuring everything from comedy to tragedy to despair to redemption. (Source: Waterstones) Star Wars Silver contains the following stories; * Perfect Evil Part 2 by Hiromoto-SIN-ichi * Oh!! Jawajawa by Hitoshi Ariga * Star Wars -Phantasmagoria- by Baron Ueda * Vader vs. R2 & 3PO by Makomo Nakatsuka * Dark Jedi by Yasushi Nirasawa Also contains two fold-out illustrations by Yuji Kaida and Kia Asamiya.
ActionComedyFantasy
An anthology comic of RWBY by various mangaka.
HistoricalSlice of Life
They are burning Japanese cars in Detroit. The top management at Toyosan Motors must decide whether to begin offshore production of its cars in the U.S. But our hero Mr. Kudo fears that offshore production will devastate the numerous local subcontractors of Toyosan, leading to a hollowing out of the auto industry in Japan, leaving only a financial shell. The American color TV industry has already suffered such a fate. The villain, Mr. Tsugawa, calls Kudo a wimp and sees a splendid opportunity for union busting. Will our hero prevail? Thus begins the first episode of this rollicking yet incisive introduction to the world economy from the Japanese point of view. Other episodes treat the appreciation of the yen, the impact of the 1970s oil shocks, deficit financing, the internationalization of business and banking, and the post-industrial future of Japan and the Pacific Rim. The book is an English edition of volume 1 of Manga Nihon Keizai Nyumon, originally published in 1986 by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Japanese equivalent of the Wall Street Journal. It is based on a serious introductory text put out by the newspaper and is packed with informative charts and facts. When the comic book was first published in Japan, it was an immediate best-seller, selling over 550,000 copies in less than a year. The stories in the book reflect Japan's national mood during the "Japanese miracle" and into the 1980s economic bubble: apprehension and optimism jostle one another, and there is a sense of national self-pity. The book also reflects a deep suspicion of politics and bureaucrats. The prime minister appears more worried about his government's popularity than about taking the right economic course. Ultimately, the employees at Toyosan Motors demonstrate that the success of the Japanese economy will not depend on natural resources or politics but on business practices that are ethical, socially responsible, and forward-looking (Source: University of California Press)
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